Yale is a crucible in American life for the accommodation of intellectual achievement, of wisdom, of refinement, with the democratic ideals of openness, of social justice and of equal opportunity.

Whitney & Co. Schmidt Jr. He also serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York (CUNY).

Benno Charles Schmidt Jr. He clerked for Earl Warren Chief Justice United States Supreme Court. He led New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s task force on revitalizing the CUNY system.